Washington Penn · 2 months ago
Assistant Operator- NIGHTS
Frankfort, Kentucky, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20/hr - $20/hrWashington Penn is a family-owned organization with over 60 years of experience in engineering polyolefin compounds. They are seeking an Assistant Operator who will be responsible for various tasks including maintaining resin silo levels, providing relief coverage for operators, and ensuring a clean and safe work environment.
Customer ServiceManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Complete the Assistant Operator training program
Maintain a knowledge of the raw material transfer systems for the facility extruders
Maintain a knowledge of material locations in warehouse
Responsible for maintaining resin silo levels and notifying the proper departments when needing refilled
Provide relief coverage for other extruders to cover operators during their breaks
Receive general instructions and formulations from Shift Supervisor
Become familiarized with Material Safety Data Sheets for products being used for safe handling
Maintain a knowledge of the Mixer job requirements for entire facility
Record material identification and amounts of material used
Package and properly label finished material and place in holding area
Perform miscellaneous maintenance on equipment
Wear proper safety equipment as specified by the Material Safety Data Sheet
Maintain clean and safe work area and report all hazards to Supervisor
Assist Operators when needed
Perform other duties assigned and assignments as directed by Supervisor
Qualification
Required
Complete the Assistant Operator training program
Maintain a knowledge of the raw material transfer systems for the facility extruders
Maintain a knowledge of material locations in warehouse
Responsible for maintaining resin silo levels and notifying the proper departments when needing refilled
Provide relief coverage for other extruders to cover operators during their breaks
Receive general instructions and formulations from Shift Supervisor
Become familiarized with Material Safety Data Sheets for products being used for safe handling
Maintain a knowledge of the Mixer job requirements for entire facility
Record material identification and amounts of material used
Package and properly label finished material and place in holding area
Perform miscellaneous maintenance on equipment
Wear proper safety equipment as specified by the Material Safety Data Sheet
Maintain clean and safe work area and report all hazards to Supervisor
Assist Operators when needed
Perform other duties assigned and assignments as directed by Supervisor
Ability to stand/walk up to 12 hours during the day
Ability to lift 50 lbs on any particular day
Ability to climb stairs multiple times on any particular day
Preferred
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Ability to work within a rotating schedule
Basic computer skills, including word-processing, graphics, and spreadsheets
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Company
Washington Penn
Washington Penn is a manufacturer of polypropylene and polyethylene compounds.
Founded in 1954
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-06-19
2024-04-17
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